National Republican., 1887-11-22

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heres,as closely to the thread of the nara.
tive as Is consistent with the accomplish.
meDt Of supportable climaxes; but, wherein
1t does differ, think detect the dramatic
perceptions Of Mr.. Mansfield, rather than
the literary workmanship Of Mr. Sullivan,
dramitist. Be that as 1t may, left the
theater last night bearing the most vivid
memories Of a demonstration of dramatic
force which, in the main, disarm critical
spirit Of 1t deliberatIon. Mr.. .Maus6eld's
impersonation of the dual role is a
matte strength, toned to harmonize
with the most accurate Interpretation Of
human impulses. In saying this / don't
wish to be thought unmindful or the dan
gerous possibilities of exaggeration with
which the movement Of the play abounds.
But, in reviewing the picture Mr.. Mans
field gives, I candidly confess he overcame
deft posing, while the breadth Of intellect
ual grasp completed, rounded, and fin
ished portrayal which can only depend
for satisfactory accomplishment upon the
fearless determination Of bold artist to do
what ought to be done'in critical moment
with difficult task. {
Mr.. Harkins, as DR.. Lanyow, was hearty,
earnest, and digni6ed; Mr.. Sullivan, as
Gabriel Utterson, acted with deliberation,
moderate force, and commendable intelli-
gence; Miss Cameron, as Agnes Carew,
was all the character demanded-in fact,
the entire cast was well balanced, proficient,
and agreeable.
"Dr. Jekyii and Mr.. Hyde'' will be re-
peated on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
evenings and at the Thursday matlnee. To-
night and Saturday matinee "Monsieur"
will be done, and on Wednesday evening
the only performance Of "a Partisan Ro-
nance" will be given.
don't know what reception Mr.. Mans
field expected in this city, but II his expec-
tations were as fully realized as those Of
his auditors his rest last night was that of
proud and pleased man.
NEW NATIONAL THEATER.
A large audience and superb entertain-
ment-those are the facts regarding the
opening of the return engagement OF
Thatcher, Primrose and Vests Minstrels.
Now, you don't know how much that
means for your humble servant to say. be-
cause when minstrel programme has any
ragged edges l hold them right up. The
chief charm about the programme Of last
costumes (and some Of those In truth) was
new. The first part was exquisitely ren.
dered. Nothing more could be asked'of the
orchestration, while he singing of Mr.. Nc
Wade, Mr.. Oakland, Mr.. Matthews, and the
efforts Of Master Edouard were severally
representative Of unusual excellence. Mr..
Thatcher is the same inimltable dissertator
upon absurd irrelevancies as of old.Sbut the
verbosity Is not moss grown. The Fire.
mans Parade ana the Archery Club, led by
Messrs. Primrose and West, are spe-
cialties pleasantly presented. The ven
eiable feature lgagging) generally
go tedious, round .shouldered, and de-
crepit, is refreshingy sparkling and rosy
checked. The Clipper quartette is as har-
Black Secret" is one of the cleverest tags to
one Of II best Entertainments that ever ted
laurel about the word rminstrelsy.'t That
is how how size up the minstrels, and
would advise you to see them.
HAIRLESS BIJoU TaEATER.
"Peck's Bad Boy" opened at this house
yesterday. The parade rendered by the
messenger boys to Master Harry Brooks
1.-THE Bad Boy) was quite the re verseof
bad-in factt,ryery good; and the same was
true of the two performances yesterday. AS
Henry Peck, Master Brooks gives vIgor-
Gus and intelligent performance-excep-
tionally so for one of his years. Miss Marie
Heath, as "his girl,n acts spiritedly aud
sings very nicely. Mr.. Crandall, g the
grocery man, does capital piece Of comedy,
and MIR. Prlndle sustains the good impress
sion he has made before. The rollicking
action OF this farcical play interests me In
spite Of the fact that Lam continually
whispering to myself, "What nonsense!''
The singing Is above the average, the stage
setting is complete In detail, aud the gen
eral management could not be improved =
thanks to Mr.. J. q. omey. "Peck's Bad
Boy" is IA good holiday attraction. and |
know those who attend will laugh enough
10 get fat, provided they are SO inclined-l
mean to corpulency.
KERSAN's THEATER.
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performances of Harry Williams own
company of speciality artists at this house
yesterday. Every performer is an ar
tist, and in variety this means good deal
1t twonld be difficult TO. gather together q
company OF superior specialists, and the
programme contains many novelties.
WONDERLAND.
Messrs. Hoffman & Everett opened theil
new museum, "Wonderland," at /. p. IN
yesterday, and large audiences wer,
present afternoon and evening. / viii
speak more in detail of this house to.mor
row.
MoRRIs's PARApoX.
Last evening Prof. Morris's school Of
educated dogs and horses gave their first
performance In the Il street skating rink
and the attendance was good. Space for
bids my saying all | want to OF this enter
tainment, but will speak more at length
tomorrow.
MINNIE PALMER AT ALBAuGH's NEXT WEEK
Bright, vivaclous, and pretty Minnie
Palmer will be the stellar attraction al
Albaugh's Grand Opera House next week
and IN view OF the fact that she has moi
been seen in Washington In nearly three
years, and that she has gained In expert
ence as well as renown through q profes
sional tour which has extended TO oil parts
of the English speaking world, and that
she returns with the laurels of unquali
fed success resting on her plucky little